CITY CHARTER COMMITTEE OUTLINES JOB.Byline: Deborah Deborah (dĕb`ōrə), in the Bible, prophetess and judge of Israel, the only woman to hold that office. Under her guidance Barak conquered Sisera and delivered Israel from the oppression of the Canaanite King Jabin. Sullivan Staff Writer The director of the Department of Neighborhoods should earn between $100,000 and $150,000, and be adept at organizing communities, the City Council ad hoc For this purpose. Meaning "to this" in Latin, it refers to dealing with special situations as they occur rather than functions that are repeated on a regular basis. See ad hoc query and ad hoc mode. charter committee recommended at its first meeting Monday. ``The skill of the director to organize communities is probably the single most important quality,'' said Councilwoman Jackie Goldberg Jackie Goldberg (born June 16, 1937) is an American politician and teacher, and a member of the Democratic Party. She is a former member of the California State Assembly. . ``If this person hasn't had personal experience organizing in communities that are low income and minority and with different languages, and isn't able to direct other people how to do that, I think you will end up with great form but very little content,'' Goldberg said. Councilman Joel Wachs Joel Wachs served for several terms as Los Angeles City Councilman for the 2nd district. He was first elected by defeating incumbent James B. Potter. While in office, Wachs chaired the Public Works Committee and vice-chair of the Environmental Quality & Waste Management said that even in neighborhoods that are well-organized, the director must be able to draw in residents who have not been represented by community groups in the past. The salary for the position should be flexible, and open to increase as the department and the responsibilities grow, said Councilman Mike Feuer. The first ordinances putting the new City Charter in force will be drafted as early as next month, and the full raft of laws required for the new charter will be completed by next March, City Attorney James Hahn For the Iowa politician, see . James Kenneth "Jim" Hahn (born July 3, 1950) is an American politician from the Democratic Party. He was the Deputy City Attorney (1975-1979), City Controller (1981-1985), City Attorney (1985-2001) and Mayor of Los Angeles, California told the committee. |
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